Get the Inside Tip: 2012 Maxt Out Dance Competition Judges

Wanna know what the judges are looking for in this year’s competition? We got all the juicy details from each of them, and we’re posting everything here for our competitors. Read on to learn about their diverse dance backgrounds, find out where they’re from, and get the inside tip on their judging styles.

Christopher Cuenza

Judging: Minor Crew & Major Chor Division

MO: Where are you from?

CC: Los Angeles, CA

MO: What’s your dance style background?

CC: Hip Hop

MO: Where have we seen you? Where has your dance journey and career taken you?

MO: Where have we seen you? Where has your dance journey and career taken you?

DM: Music videos and commercials for J-Lo, A-Teens, Heineken, Honda, Calvin Klein; and movies and TV shows such as Austin Powers, Kickin It Old School, Victorious, and America’s Got Talent.

MO: Have you ever been a Maxt Out competitor?

DM: No, but I have been involved as a performer and/or judge at every Maxt Out (going back all the way since before Maxt Out was a competition)

MO: What’s your judging style?

DM: I do tend to be a harder judge than most (and my scores tend to be on the lower end), but I try to leave as many comments on score sheets as time permits. I also am more than willing to provide feedback to coaches and choreographers after events, because I want to help teams and crews improve. I spend most of my year judging events worldwide, so see crews and dancers of all levels from all sorts of backgrounds, and this impacts my viewpoint heavily.

MO: What are you looking for in the Maxt Out dance competitors?

DM: I look for dancers who know how to blend a strong technical foundation with a unique interpretation of the music — and an overall love for putting on a great show for the audience!

Are you the one? Show it. The 12th annual Maxt Out Dance Competition produced by Jayvee Empire, Inc. is challenging all dance crews and choreographers to bring their unique hip hop styles to the dance stage from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 18th. This year our ONE LOVE. ALL DANCE. street-cred competition will be at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Our competitions are for anyone and everyone, and we nurture all street styles while celebrating the underdog.

Wanna learn more about Maxt Out Dance Competition? Stay up to date with the latest information on our blog, “Follow” us on Twitter @MaxtOutDance, and “Like” our Maxt Out Facebook Fan Page. We’ll see you at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse at 320 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776. The doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the competition begins at 12 p.m. sharp on Sunday, November 18th. Got questions, or want to compete? Talk to us at maxtoutdance@gmail.com.